You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Legacy Church Inc.
4 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.9 mi
Info
First time users are advised to come on Saturday for the registration process. Previous members are welcomed to come on either days. Distribution will be on 3rd Wednesday and following Thursday
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  6:00 pm–8:30 pm
  Last name basis
  Last Names Starting with A–O
- Wed, February 18th (next month)
  6:00 pm–8:30 pm
  Last name basis
  Last Names Starting with A–O
- Thu, February 19th (next month)
  6:00 pm–8:30 pm
  Last name basis
  Last Names Starting with P–Z
- 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
- 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
264 Whitehead Ave
South River, NJ 08882
directions
Contact
(732) 993-3625
https://www.legacychurchnj.com/outreach
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Food pantry (groceries)
SOUTH RIVER FOOD BANK
13 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.36 mi
Info
Must be South River resident
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, January 28th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, February 4th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
98 Jackson Street
South River, NJ 08882
directions
Contact
(732) 257-1999
https://www.southrivernj.org/316/Food-Bank
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Food pantry (groceries)
SAYREVILLE CARE & SHARE FOOD BANK
7 reviews
Unclaimed
7 minutes
average wait time

1.4 mi
Info
Open to Sayreville residents only
- Requirements
  Must be income-eligible
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Adult diapers available
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, February 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, February 17th (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
Senior Center
423 Main Street
Sayreville, NJ 08872
directions
Contact
(732) 721-8053
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How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Food pantry (groceries)
The Heart of South River at Tabernacle Baptist Church
4 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.52 mi
Info
Nonperishable foods and hygiene items are available to residents in need. Proof of name and address are required.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, February 7th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, March 7th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, April 4th (in 3 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
130 Main Street
South River, NJ 08882
directions
Contact
(732) 254-5601
https://www.tbcsr.org/church-ministries.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
Grace Christian Fellowship
9 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

2.9 mi
Info
Serving all residents of Middlesex County regardless of age or financial status. Call to check on availability for emergency assistance.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–12:30 pm
- Sat, January 31st (next week)
  9:00 am–12:30 pm
- Sat, February 7th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:30 pm
- 9:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
40 Madison Avenue
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
directions
Contact
(732) 251-2062
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Food pantry (groceries)
Messiah Lutheran Church Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.26 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, February 10th (in 3 weeks)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (next month)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, March 10th (in 2 months)
  6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
3091 Bordentown Avenue
Parlin, NJ 08859
directions
Contact
(732) 721-8493
https://www.facebook.com/mlcparlin/
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Food pantry (groceries)
CALVARY CHAPEL BROKEN LOAVES FOOD & RAIMENT MINISTRY
7 reviews
Unclaimed
4 minutes
average wait time

3.63 mi
Info
Pick up is on Friday mornings and evenings. By appointment only, please call (732) 679-4837.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- This Friday
  6:30 pm–9:00 pm
- Fri, January 30th (next week)
  10:30 am–1:00 pm
- 10:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
139 White Oak Lane
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
directions
Contact
(732) 679-4837
https://www.ccob.org/broken-loaves
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Food pantry (groceries)
Joshua Food Pantry & Community Resource Center
11 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.4 mi
Info
Contact: Dawn Broughton.

Available to any Middlesex County resident in need.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Thu, February 5th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Thu, February 19th (next month)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Thu, March 5th (in 2 months)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
76 Washington Street
South River, NJ 08882
directions
Contact
(732) 254-0066
https://www.facebook.com/UBCSouthRiver/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Aldersgate Outreach Community Center - AOCC
2 reviews
Claimed
35 minutes
average wait time

3.99 mi
Info
Food pantry and thrift shop. Must be a resident of Middlesex County for food assistance. Applicant must provide proof of living in NJ through driver's license, medical bill, bank statement, rent statement, lease, utility or insurance bill. Proof of income at or below current federal guidelines may be verbal. Government issued ID, passport or birth certificate is required on all family members. Registered families may pick up food on a weekly basis with the week beginning on Sunday. Additional registrations may be required to participate in diaper, period product, backpack and holiday gift programs.
- Requirements
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Location
568 Ryders Lane
Lower Level of Church
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
directions
Contact
(732) 254-7361
https://www.aldersgateumcnj.org/calendar.html
Food pantry (groceries)
Hands of Hope for the Community at St. James Church
14 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

4.01 mi
Info
Serves Middlesex County.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Drive-Thru Only
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, February 7th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, February 21st (next month)
  11:00 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, March 7th (in 2 months)
  11:00 am–1:30 pm
- 11:00 am–1:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 11:00 am–1:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
2136 Woodbridge Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817
directions
Contact
(732) 236-3330
https://www.hohnj.org/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.